Description
This creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a spicy, cheesy, and comforting dish made with tender chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and hearty pasta, all cooked in one skillet for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. pasta (penne or rotini recommended)
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked chicken and buffalo wing sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in sliced green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce amount to control the spice level.
- Garnish with extra green onions or blue cheese crumbles if desired.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 541
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1181mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
